How to Pronounce Everolimus (Afinitor)
ev-er-oh-LYE-mus
IPA: /ɛv.ɛr.oʊ.ˈljɛ.mʌs/
Brand name: Afinitor
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Everolimus is pronounced ev-er-oh-LYE-mus
How do you pronounce Everolimus?
Everolimus is pronounced “ev-er-oh-LYE-mus”. It has 5 syllables: ev ‑ er ‑ oh ‑ lye ‑ mus. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “lye”.
How many syllables are in Everolimus?
Everolimus has 5 syllables: ev ‑ er ‑ oh ‑ lye ‑ mus.
What does Everolimus mean?
RCC, breast cancer
Word Parts
suffix
-limus
immunosuppressant (mTOR/calcineurin)
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: ev-er-oh-LYE-mus. Stress falls on syllable 4 (LYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
RCC, breast cancer. Blocks mTOR signaling for cancer treatment and immunosuppression.
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